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PL07 RSZ

2007 BMW X5

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

168,306 mi
Last recorded168,306 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL07 RSZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 168,306 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 162,979 miles

under trays fitted

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 162,979 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2024 153,618 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Dec 2023 153,597 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced flickering (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 150,978 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2022 137,096 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2022 137,083 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2022 136,868 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 135,807 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective worn (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 122,229 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 122,213 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect opaque headlights (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect opaque headlights (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 117,587 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 112,801 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 108,240 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 97,462 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 85,137 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs corroded.

Nearside front jacking pad missing.

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall slight damage.

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Plastic sills fitted.

Rear tyres low on inner edges.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2014 77,024 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2013 68,498 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 57,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jul 2012 57,406 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 May 2011 44,755 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 May 2011 44,755 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 35,722 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 35,722 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 20,751 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X5?

Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
7,400
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
137,484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,544
constant velocity joint gaiter split 29,936
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29,587
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,930
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 21,276
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PL07 RSZ is a 2007 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2007 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 91,059 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW X5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,544 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PL07 RSZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 19 years old, this BMW X5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PL07 RSZ is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 30 April 2007.

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